MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC. LIGAMAX; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number	EL5ML
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure, the surgeon attempted to deploy clips using the device; however, no clips were loaded or deployed despite multiple firing attempts.The issue resulted in a delay to the procedure.No patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent 9/21/2026 d4 batch # a70180.Investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the el5ml device was returned with no apparent damage, and the opened packaging was returned along with the instrument.In an attempt to replicate the reported event, the device was tested for functionality.During testing, the device was fired; however, the clips failed to advance into the jaws.Further examination revealed that the tip of the advancer was bent.The instrument was subsequently disassembled, and the bent advancer condition was confirmed.Additionally, nine (9) clips were found remaining within the clip track at the time of disassembly.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Prior to loading a clip in the jaws, ensure that the demarcation between the jaws and the device shaft is past the end of the trocar cannula.Additionally, excessively applying a side load to the jaws, causing them to partially collapse, could result in a clip malformation.The device jaws should be fully open and parallel upon initiating the firing of the device.As part of ees quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch a70180 number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX
• Common Device Name: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; PR 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; +1(303)552-6892
• MDR Report Key: 50843127
• Report Number: 3005075853-2026-07807
• Device Sequence Number: 9957620
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110699
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Device Lot Number: A70180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/19/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/16/2026
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown